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Luxurious comfort hidden behind centuries-old monastery walls: Whoever checks into the 5-star Superior Hotel Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is also immersed in the historical past of the 20,000 m² large complex. The oldest surviving buildings – the monastery and the former St. Elisabeth Hospital – were built in 1238 by a Belgian monastic order and expanded over the centuries with numerous … [Read more...]

Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s meeting, Brazil's President Lula da Silva said developed nations must make good on their pledges to provide monetary support for forest protection. Brazil’s Amazon Summit closed Wednesday with a roadmap to protect tropical rainforests that was welcomed as an important step in countering climate change, but without the concrete commitments sought by some … [Read more...]

Ukrainian forces appear to have conducted a limited raid across the Dnipro River and landed on the east bank of the Kherson region, according to the Insitute of the Study of War (ISW) in its latest update. However, Ukrainian military officials have yet to confirm the developments at this stage.Several Russian military bloggers, or milbloggers, reported that Ukrainian forces managed to cut … [Read more...]

If the SpaceX lunar lander isn’t ready on time, NASA may consider changing Artemis 3 into a different type of mission, according to a senior official. The Artemis 3 mission, which is scheduled to be the first to land Americans back on the Moon, could be turned into a "different mission" in the event of delays on certain key equipment, a senior Nasa official suggested on Tuesday.For a Moon … [Read more...]

By Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International Published on 09/08/2023 - 18:54 We simply cannot live well, or affordably, when the living systems that sustain us break down, Jojo Mehta writes. Across most of the world, it is generally agreed that some issues are too important for politics. In ancient Rome, Cicero argued that … [Read more...]

Authorities initially considered blowing up part of the dam at the Braskereidfoss hydroelectric power plant to prevent communities from being inundated. But the idea was scrapped after water later broke through the structure, police said. A dam in southern Norway partially burst Wednesday following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous region and forced … [Read more...]

In this episode of Qatar 365, we look at how Qatar is welcoming diverse cultures and subcultures - from exploring the cultural ties between Qatar and Indonesia to taking a glimpse into the world of geekdom. Flag Plaza in Qatar is a public space that was launched to mark the 10th year of the country’s annual ‘Years of Culture’ exchange programme.The project aims to foster partnerships with a … [Read more...]

Top News Stories Today Updated: 09/08/2023 - 18:33 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]

RIP Sixto Rodriguez, who made an unlikely late-career resurgence through bootlegs, reissues, and an Oscar-winning documentary. Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugarman, has died. He was 81. Rodriguez' death was announced on the Sugarman.org website and confirmed today by his granddaughter, Amanda Kennedy.Rodriguez' … [Read more...]

Youths face murder charge as police set up roadblocks and border checks to stop other suspects from leaving the country. Nearly 100 Croatian football fans appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organisation over their alleged involvement in deadly fan violence. The handcuffed youths appeared before an investigative magistrate a day … [Read more...]

HVS Brokerage & Advisory, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, presents the opportunity to acquire the 51-key Quality Suites South Austin, an interior-corridor, limited-service hotel in the highly sought-after Austin market. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Positioned adjacent to the world-renowned Royal County Down Golf Club, the 180-key Slieve Donard is the first Marine & Lawn property in Northern Ireland. Celebrating 125 years of service, 2023 welcomes a new chapter for the famed hotel, with updated guest rooms, renovated meeting and event, and restaurant spaces. Rich in history, the hotel, built by the Belfast and County Down Railway in 1898, … [Read more...]

Dating back to 1902, The Dornoch Hotel will relaunch as 'Dornoch Station' on 28th August, now part of the Marine & Lawn brand. The new title honours the hotel's original name, the 'Station Hotel,' and sits on four picturesque acres within Dornoch, just a short walk from the first fairway of Royal Dornoch Golf Club, the crown jewel of golf in the Scottish Highlands.. Since the acquisition in … [Read more...]

ATLANTA—Valor Hospitality Partners announced a corporate restructure for the Americas division as the company plans for growth as a result of recent portfolio and corporate team expansion. To support this vision, the company added several new leadership positions to its corporate Americas office, introducing Managing Director Craig Strickler as Valor Americas president and ushering nine corporate … [Read more...]

Corporate buzzwords, also known as jargon, are an everyday part of the office world. And people use them for many different reasons. These phrases sound trendy, create a sense of belonging, provide an easy way to shift gears in a meeting, or even allow us to make light of a challenging situation. But sometimes corporate buzzwords can also have a negative impact. According to a recent study by … [Read more...]

Forty-one migrants died off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the only four survivors, in the latest shipwrecks reported in the Mediterranean Sea. Forty-one migrants died off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa when the boat they were travelling on capsized and sank, survivors told local media on Wednesday morning. Only four of the total 45 passengers aboard … [Read more...]

Bay Area Hotel with Stunning Waterfront Views Joins Esteemed Latitudes Portfolio. Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 hotels and resorts, announced today the addition of the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. In the heart of Redwood City, where the spirit of Silicon Valley innovation meets the relaxed ambiance of the … [Read more...]

He was the creative genius behind the artwork of the Sex Pistols' seminal hits in the 1970s, including 'God Save The Queen'. Jamie Reid, the legendary British artist behind some of the Sex Pistols' most iconic record covers and artwork, has passed away at the age of 76.His death was confirmed by the John Marchant Gallery, who look after his extensive collection, in a statement which … [Read more...]

Melbourne's inner city, already set to benefit from the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Project in 2028, will receive another boost to tourism with the announcement that diversified property developer Time & Place, along with joint venture partners MaxCap Group, and Australia's TFE Hotels, will open a $150m boutique hotel in Southbank in September 2025. The deal has seen … [Read more...]

Bringing the concept of eco-luxury to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, Minor Hotels shares an update on its new luxury resort scheduled to launch in the emirate later this year. Now in the final stages of development, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will open in Q4 and will be the brand's ninth property in the UAE. Set along the Arabian Gulf coastline on Mina … [Read more...]